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Monster-in-Law (2005)
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Ratings: 5.1/10 from 23,011 users
Metascore:
31/100
Reviews: 219 user | 130 critic | 38 from Metacritic.com The love life of Charlotte is reduced to an endless string of disastrous blind dates, until she meets the perfect man, Kevin. Unfortunately, his merciless mother will do anything to destroy their relationship. Director:Robert LuketicWriter:Anya Kochoff |
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Ruby
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Remy
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Fiona
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Morgan
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Kit
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Gertrude
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Stephen Dunham | ... |
Dr. Paul Chamberlain
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Beverly Hills Dog Owner
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Coffee Shop Customer
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Rochelle Flexer | ... |
Dr. Patel's Nurse
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Wayne Nickel | ... |
George
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Storyline
After years of looking for Mr. Right, Charlotte 'Charlie' Cantilini finally finds the man of her dreams, Kevin Fields, only to discover that his mother, Viola, is the woman of her nightmares. A recently fired news anchor who is afraid she will lose her son the way she has just lost her career, Viola determines to scare off her son's new fiancé by becoming the world's worst mother-in-law. While Viola's long-time assistant Ruby does her best to help Viola execute her crazy schemes, Charlie decides to fight back and the gloves come off as the two women battle it out to see just who is the alpha-female. Written by Sujit R. Varma
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
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Das Schwiegermonster See more »Filming Locations:
Culver Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$60,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$23,105,133 (USA) (15 May 2005) (3424 Screens)Gross:
$82,931,301 (USA) (4 September 2005)Company Credits
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[Charlie sitting at her desk at home. Phone rings. Charlie lets the answering machine pick up and listens to the recording]
Charlotte 'Charlie' Cantilini: [Answering machine message] Hi, it's Charlie. Leave a message.
[Answering machine beeps to signal beginning of message]
Carol, from LA Temp Agency: [Leaving message on answering machine] Hi Charlie, it's Carol from the L.A. Temp Agency. Listen, Dr. Patel's office needs you for tomorrow. Is that ok? Let me know. Bye.
[Answering machine beeps signaling end of message]
Remy: [Charlie sketching]
[Remy walks in with cup of coffee and toast]
Remy: Morning neighbor.
[Chews toast]
[...]
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Written by Bob Florence (as Robert Florence)
Performed by The Bob Florence Trio
Courtesy of Fresh Sounds Records See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
All of the photos of Viola Fields on her table with famous people are real pictures of Jane Fonda with Oprah Winfrey, Ted Turner, Jon Voight and Gloria Steinem. The only "doctored" item is the cover of Time Magazine, which Fonda was set to appear on the cover of, however Pope John Paul II's Death in 2005 took the headline and subsequently, the cover. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Charlie and Viola are watching A Nightmare on Elm Street, the scene in the movie where Freddy chases Tina is shown first and a few moments later the scene where Freddy appears for the very first time is shown, like the movie is playing backwards. See more »Quotes
[first lines][Charlie sitting at her desk at home. Phone rings. Charlie lets the answering machine pick up and listens to the recording]
Charlotte 'Charlie' Cantilini: [Answering machine message] Hi, it's Charlie. Leave a message.
[Answering machine beeps to signal beginning of message]
Carol, from LA Temp Agency: [Leaving message on answering machine] Hi Charlie, it's Carol from the L.A. Temp Agency. Listen, Dr. Patel's office needs you for tomorrow. Is that ok? Let me know. Bye.
[Answering machine beeps signaling end of message]
Remy: [Charlie sketching]
[Remy walks in with cup of coffee and toast]
Remy: Morning neighbor.
[Chews toast]
[...]
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Soundtracks
"Cowbells"Written by Bob Florence (as Robert Florence)
Performed by The Bob Florence Trio
Courtesy of Fresh Sounds Records See more »
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